The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a comedy-drama film directed by Dallas Jenkins. Its screenplay is written by Ryan Swanson, Platte F. Clark, and Darin McDaniel and is based on Barbara Robinson's 1972 novel of the same name.The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on November 2, 2024, and was released in theaters on November 8, 2024. Its official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:"The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully... and now they've hijacked the town Christmas pageant.... The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant."It continues:"Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play's mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas."The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is available to rent or purchase from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. How to watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at home? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever was released a month ago and is not available for streaming as of yet. But, the film's digital copy can be rented or purchased from sites like Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Fandango At Home. The cost of renting the film for a 48-hour period is $19.99 while purchasing a digital copy will cost $24.99.Moreover, as the movie is distributed by Lionsgate Films, it will eventually stream on Starz. It may take around four to six months for the movie to arrive on the digital platform and can be expected to be streamed on Starz between March and May 2025.Plot summaryIn The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Herdman kids are seen as a menace by the town's locals. Led by the oldest sister Imogene Herdman, the six children bully, lie, steal, and cause a disruption wherever they go. When they show up to church on a random Sunday looking for free snacks, they inadvertently find themselves participating in the community's annual Christmas pageant, to the surprise of many.On the other hand, Grace Bradley, her husband Bob, and their daughter Beth are respected members of the small community. When Grace volunteers to direct the annual Christmas pageant for the first time, she is faced with the challenge of working with these unruly kids and stopping them from ruining the performance. She also faces opposition from the townspeople, who want the Herdmans out of the Christmas pageant.As the Bradleys and locals come to terms with the Herdmans, they are once again reminded of the true spirit of Christmas.Cast and characters View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBelow is a list of the film's cast members:Judy Greer as GraceWyatt Dewar as DavidDavison Gee as RobbySara Angelica as Mary's MotherPete Holmes as BobMolly Belle Wright as BethLauren Graham as Adult BethStanlee Arches as the Ticket TakerVanessa Benavente as Teacher (1st Grade)Mariam Bernstein as Mrs. ArmstrongJenni Burke as Miss GraebnerKamal Chioua as JosephLauren Cochrane as Nurse PondSarah Constible as Mrs. SlocumJoshua Downes as Kid in ClassDonna Fletcher as Piano PlayerNolan Grantham as ElmerKynlee Heiman as GladysDanielle Hoetmer as Mrs. WendelkenAdam Hurtig as Mr. GradyElizabeth Tabish as Mrs. GradyLorelei Olivia Mote as AliceReena Jolly as Ms. WarrenKevin Klassen as Male ParentMatthew Lamb as ClaudeTom Young as Mr. ArmstrongEssek Moore as OllieDaina Leitold as Mrs. HopkinsEwan Wood as LeroyIsla Verot as BeckyChloe McKinnon as the Little OneMason D Nelligan as RalphSebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as CharlieBeatrice Schneider as ImogeneRay Strachan as FiremanStephanie Sy as Mrs. ThomasKirk B.R. Woller as Reverend HopkinsCurtis Moore as TV AnnouncerFollow us for more updates about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.